From Griswold to Title X: Why Birth Control Access Matters Published: June 11, 2015 Until college, I knew nothing about Griswold v. Connecticut. I also knew little about Title X. Not knowing about these important historical moments is a form of privileged ignorance for me.
Beyond Bravery: Rethinking Dominant Narratives About Trans People Published: June 10, 2015 “You’re so brave!” As a trans woman, I often hear these words, and I’ve seen the phrase pop up a lot when folks are talking about Caitlyn Jenner as well. But this phrase covers up a lot of other stuff – and stops us from holding folks accountable in the pursuit of a better world for trans people.
Contraceptive Access is Still Under Attack Published: June 9, 2015 As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, we must also reflect upon the long way we have to go.
Finding Your Sphere of Influence: How We Galvanized Around the Baltimore Riots With A Single Tweet Published: June 8, 2015 I was at work when the Baltimore Riots happened. As I allowed the news to distract me, I remember feeling shocked and confused. As a white, cisgender, not overtly queer feminist, I struggled to comprehend what was happening, as it was happening, as the media told me it was happening. So, I took a step […]
